First full day in Alishan, we hiked the much hyped Fencihu-Ruili Old Trail, which had been used by villagers to get around for hundred of years. The trail goes 7.5km through lush bamboo and cedar forests; first quarter up, 2nd quarter flat, 2nd half down. Ruili being 300m lower than Fencihu, coming back was much more work. The trail is lovingly tended. It was a beautiful day. Being a Wednesday we did not come across any other hikers. We had views to some of the highest peaks (2000-3000m) on the island. My expectations were high to begin with and it turned out to be an even more wonderful hike.
The view West as we ascend out of Fenqihu.
View to the higher peaks of Alishan and Yushan.
Tashan.
Sun-Ling descends through the bamboo plantation.
Tea plantations near Ruili.
At the Ruili Trailhead - halfway done.
John in the bamboo on the steep ascent out of Ruili.
The sun came out as we hit Sunset Point and a long comfy bench inspired this upward view.
Sun-Ling descends the so-called Thief Trail into Fenqihu.
This map, with Ruili at top and Fencihu at bottom, was signposted at many spots on the trail.
Sun-Ling and John have been traveling the earth since 2008 while blogging, eating vegetarian and vegan, and riding public transportation. We love uphill day hikes, 20th-century architecture, Roman ruins, all bodies of water, local markets, shopping for groceries, aqueducts, miradors, trip planning, blablacar, and more.
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Hi, I like to ask you some question on this trail some years back. Can msg me at davidmaklk@gmail.com
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